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1.4 miles
Distance
147 ft
Climb
-268 ft
Descent
00:16:12
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
5,051 ft
Altitude min
5,183 ft
Altitude max
5,183 ft
Altitude start
5,062 ft
Altitude end
-1.667%
Grade
-70.431%
Grade max
62.794%
Grade min
2,244 ft
Distance climb
4,156 ft
Distance down
864 ft
Distance flat
00:16:12
Avg time
Windmill Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGooseberry Mesa
Hurricane, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
If you're ready to get off the slick rock and want some varied terrain with incredible views then the Windmill Loop is where it's at White dots generally mark the trail. The trail will put you within a foot of the edge of the mesa at times so watch your step and have your camera ready!
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BLMLand Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 63 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
All
- 886 rides
- Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Directions to windmill-9090 trailhead
(37.146870, -113.183520)
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Nostalgia Fall Road Trip55 trails
Routes with this trail
★ 3.7 • 13 miles • 668 ft • 8 • Loop •
An intermediate loop around Gooseberry Mesa
10 miles • 556 ft • 6 •
Gooseberry easy route. Modified avoid harder south rim
9 miles • 474 ft • 4 • Loop •
Fun flowy loop with great views from the North Rim.
Ampfrog
Super fun in the downhill direction shown.
whatmeworry44
Very scenic section on the edge of the mesa, good flow, some technical
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